Anatomy of a Thriller
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queenoftheskiesSo many people have suggested I use the bazarre happenings at work as the source of writing material that I have to admit I'd considered writing a thriller novel/screenplay at some point using bits and pieces of what happened. If I used everything I'd either get in trouble for using real events or nobody would believe it was realistic because of all the bizarre things that happened.
But, I have to admit to something really stupid here.
I'm used to overtime. I've worked LOTS of it in my 5-1/2+ years at this company. I don't like long hours, but I've actually enjoyed being in the company at night alone because it's quiet, no people screaming at me over the phone because bills aren't paid, lots less stress then when people are there.
I've had to work as late as 1 AM before, believe it or not, and I was not the least bit afraid to go out by myself after dark. Lots of lights around the building, parking lot wide open where I could see. The worst thing I'd be accosted by was wildlife because there's an empty lot behind and beside and a huge wash nearby.
However, when I was working after dark the past few days, I actually had moments I was afraid. They'd turned out all the outside lights and it was pitch black outside my windows. Yes, there was a security guard inside with me (downstairs), but he was kinda creepy and the building is large.
There had been talk of a break-in one weekend and the locks had been changed four or five times because they thought the old owner (or people still loyal to him) had been finding ways inside. The old owner and one of his cronies had been seen, at various times, scoping out the place from nearby. One person had even followed someone who had come back to work, and had "testified" against him, halfway home on the freeway one day.
The old owner had to have an idea of some of the information the Trustee had me working on, and a couple of nights, I wondered what would happen if he (or one of his buddies) was waiting for me when I went out to my car to go home.
It was kinda creepy and I'm very glad that part is all over now.
But, yeah, it's probably going to get into a book or a screenplay someday. Maybe a screenplay. Thrillers are pretty big.
But, I have to admit to something really stupid here.
I'm used to overtime. I've worked LOTS of it in my 5-1/2+ years at this company. I don't like long hours, but I've actually enjoyed being in the company at night alone because it's quiet, no people screaming at me over the phone because bills aren't paid, lots less stress then when people are there.
I've had to work as late as 1 AM before, believe it or not, and I was not the least bit afraid to go out by myself after dark. Lots of lights around the building, parking lot wide open where I could see. The worst thing I'd be accosted by was wildlife because there's an empty lot behind and beside and a huge wash nearby.
However, when I was working after dark the past few days, I actually had moments I was afraid. They'd turned out all the outside lights and it was pitch black outside my windows. Yes, there was a security guard inside with me (downstairs), but he was kinda creepy and the building is large.
There had been talk of a break-in one weekend and the locks had been changed four or five times because they thought the old owner (or people still loyal to him) had been finding ways inside. The old owner and one of his cronies had been seen, at various times, scoping out the place from nearby. One person had even followed someone who had come back to work, and had "testified" against him, halfway home on the freeway one day.
The old owner had to have an idea of some of the information the Trustee had me working on, and a couple of nights, I wondered what would happen if he (or one of his buddies) was waiting for me when I went out to my car to go home.
It was kinda creepy and I'm very glad that part is all over now.
But, yeah, it's probably going to get into a book or a screenplay someday. Maybe a screenplay. Thrillers are pretty big.
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Date: 2005-08-26 06:51 pm (UTC)All life is research for fiction. :)
I was thinking about.....
Date: 2005-08-26 09:50 pm (UTC)Re: I was thinking about.....
Date: 2005-08-27 03:10 am (UTC)What grade/subject do you teach?
I teach ALOT.......
Date: 2005-08-27 03:14 am (UTC)I like it because my other interest is writing (well, right now writing Dracula fanfic)and I get alot of free time to do that.
In high school, I was an all around good student but decided to pursue a technical field since I was from a very poor family.
Much luck to you with your teaching career:)
Re: I teach ALOT.......
Date: 2005-08-27 04:08 am (UTC)That's very awesome. And how do you find the whole teaching "experience?" I know some folks who've had bad experiences. Of course, I just think those people weren't "called" to the profession. Do you find it rewarding?
And thanks! I really can't wait to get into it. I want to teach high school/junior college level US History...
Most of the days......
Date: 2005-08-27 04:19 am (UTC)However, the good days are incredible--you feel like teaching is an amazing tool while on bad days you'd get more results by banging your head against the wall.
Overall, I like teaching and think it all evens out. I write vampire fic and teaching is one way to stay 'immortal:)
PS--I sometimes write about teaching in my LJ. Feel free to friend me if you want. I like making new LJ buddies:)
Re: Most of the days......
Date: 2005-08-27 04:59 am (UTC)I write as well... mostly horror, though I am pondering taking a psychological thriller I shelved a while ago off the rack.
And please, feel free to friend me as well... I like making new buddies too!
I just friended you.........
Date: 2005-08-27 05:01 am (UTC)Re: I just friended you.........
Date: 2005-08-27 05:04 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-27 03:10 am (UTC)